If the latest rumors are to be believed, Elden Ring fans may soon see a familiar face from Alex Garland’s latest film, Warfare, appear on the big screen in the upcoming adaptation of the hit 2022 RPG. According to recent reports, Garland is interested in reuniting with rising star Kit Connor for the highly anticipated movie project being developed by A24 and Bandai Namco.
The news comes from [Deadline], which claims that Garland is considering bringing Connor aboard the Elden Ring film in an as-yet-undisclosed role. [Variety] has also confirmed the story, though notes that no official offer has been extended at this time.
Connor recently starred in Garland’s intense war drama Warfare, released last month. The film follows a harrowing mission involving U.S. Navy SEALs under fire in Iraq. His performance earned critical praise and further solidified his status as one of the most promising young actors of his generation.
Beyond his work with Garland, Connor has appeared in popular series such as Heartstopper and His Dark Materials, as well as the biopic Rocketman. He’s also lent his voice to several video game titles, including A Plague Tale: Requiem, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and Dreams—showcasing his versatility across both screen and gaming platforms.
Kit Connor (Photo: Dave Benett/WireImage)
Details about how Connor’s potential character would fit into the cinematic version of Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin’s grim fantasy world remain scarce, as plot specifics for the film have not yet been revealed.
Garland’s involvement in the project was officially announced just days ago. Known for directing critically acclaimed films like Ex Machina and Civil War, he will not only direct but also write the screenplay for the Elden Ring adaptation.
George R. R. Martin returns to the Lands Between as a producer, lending his narrative expertise to the world he helped shape. He’ll be joined by DNA’s Peter Rice, Andrew Macdonald, and Allon Reich as executive producers.
As for Connor’s possible role in the *Elden Ring* film, fans will have to wait for more details—which could take some time, given that no release date has been set for the movie yet.In the meantime, you can explore how fans of FromSoftware’s original game responded to the announcement of the film adaptation.
